Robinson's essays dart from theology to economics, from politics to aesthetics, from Shakespeare to Calvin with such deftness of thought that there seRobinson's essays dart from theology to economics, from politics to aesthetics, from Shakespeare to Calvin with such deftness of thought that there seems, in the end, to be little worthwhile distinction between any of these categories. What unites these dense, idea-rich essays is their elevated view of humanity, which derives its sacredness from its unique relationship to the divine....more

I tend toward books that are artful rather than utilitarian, so it's difficult for me to place this book-- which is essentially just a guide to a partI tend toward books that are artful rather than utilitarian, so it's difficult for me to place this book-- which is essentially just a guide to a particular school of nutritional/dietary thought-- within the context of my usual Goodreads reviews. Suffice to say that its remarks on the nature of food-- particularly on the psychological and emotional relationships we all have with food-- are eye-opening and helpful, enough so that I intend to follow through with the Whole30 plan some time soon....more

A cheerfully randy, very funny and uninhibited book about the scientific study of sex. Interesting and provocative, and filled with cheeky turns of phA cheerfully randy, very funny and uninhibited book about the scientific study of sex. Interesting and provocative, and filled with cheeky turns of phrase that keep even the most science-heavy parts from seeming too dry....more